Human Resources Programs Manager I

State of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Human Resources Programs Manager I for the Lawton Veterans Home, part of the OK Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves planning, supervising, directing, and coordinating human resources management, development, or training programs within a state agency or institution. This includes overall responsibility for all phases of a human resources program, applying laws and rules concerning state employees and applicants, directing staff, and coordinating program activities. Some positions may direct a major phase of a large program or assist in directing a comprehensive human resources or staff development program.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of professional level experience in human resource management or development.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional or technical public sector human resources management experience for each year of the required education.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the possession of a master’s degree in public administration, human resources or a closely related field for one year of the required experience.
• Knowledge of human resources management, staff development, or training policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Civil Service Rule.
• Knowledge of affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal laws and regulations concerning human resources management, and employment practices.
• Knowledge of the structure and functions of governmental organizations.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of business communications.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of others.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve administrative and human resources management or staff development problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and conduct several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Responsibilities

• Directs human resources, staff development, or training activities in all phases of an agency human resources management or development program or plans, organizes or directs a major phase of a comprehensive human resources management or training program of considerable size and scope.
• Interprets and applies laws and rules concerning human resources management, personnel administration, or staff development to a variety of human resources matters including classification, selection and recruitment, compensation, staff development and training, employee benefit programs and employee transactions and records.
• Directs or conducts classification studies, job audits, and other actions to identify duties and responsibilities assigned to positions and employees; makes recommendations concerning job classifications, changes in organization structure and other matters.
• Directs or completes activities related to recruitment, grievance management, employee relations, adverse actions, compensation, employee selection, human resources development and other personnel matters; advises agency officials and employees of Merit Rules and agency policies concerning employee and applicant actions.
• Coordinates or conducts activities related to complaints or appeals concerning violations of the Oklahoma Personnel Act or Merit Rules of Personnel Administration such as investigations, training, alternative dispute resolution, grievance management, progressive discipline and administrative hearings.
• Represents the agency to other state agencies, the Legislature, employee groups and other organizations in matters pertaining to human resources management or personnel administration.
• Participates in preparation of agency budget and budget work programs; develops agency or division policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level